Galatians 2:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 2:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 2:21 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 2:21 — KJV
“I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.”
— Galatians 2:21 (KJV)
Galatians 2:21 in Context — About the Book of Galatians
Galatians is Paul's fiery defense of freedom — no angel, apostle, or law-keeping can add to the finished work of Christ. It gives us the fruit of the Spirit, crucifixion with Christ, and the rallying cry of every recovered legalist: it is for freedom that Christ has set us free.
Cross-References for Galatians 2:21
“Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:21: god, come, law
“Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month. the former rain moderately: or, a teacher of righteousness moderately: Heb. according to righteousness”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:21: god, righteousness, come
“But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:21: grace, god, christ
“What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:21: grace, god, law
“I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 2:21: god, law, then
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